2 Mathematics with Calculus
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs A. Lakhan.
This course is based on Level 7 of Mathematics in the New Zealand Curriculum. It builds on work done in mathematics at Year 11 and provides a basic mathematical grounding for further study at Year 13. Students will be required to sit for at-least two externals at the end of the year depending on the pathway.
This course contributes to Numeracy and is eligible for Course endorsement.
Course Overview
Term 1
Apply trigonometric relationships in solving problems
Apply algebraic methods in solving problems
Term 2
Apply graphical methods in solving problems
Apply calculus methods in solving problems
Term 3
Apply systems of equations in solving problems
Apply probability methods in solving problems
Term 4
Revision for Exams
External Exams
Recommended Prior Learning
Pass or made attempt to the following externals :
1) algebra (91027) or Tables , Equation & graphs (91028)
2) chance and data (91037)
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
scientific calculator or graphics calculator
math exercise book (quad book)
Pathway
Taking level 2 Calculus will allow a pathway to take 2 separate mathematics course in year 13:
1) calculus (3MAC)-pass or attempted level 2 calculus and or algebra
2) statistics (3MAS) -pass or attempted level 2 probability distribution
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Mathematics and Statistics 2.2 - Apply graphical methods in solving problems
NZQA Info
Mathematics and Statistics 2.4 - Apply trigonometric relationships in solving problems
NZQA Info
Mathematics and Statistics 2.6 - Apply algebraic methods in solving problems
NZQA Info
Mathematics and Statistics 2.7 - Apply calculus methods in solving problems
NZQA Info
Mathematics and Statistics 2.12 - Apply probability methods in solving problems
NZQA Info
Mathematics and Statistics 2.14 - Apply systems of equations in solving problems
Pathway Possibilities
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